Just finished reading Jonah Lehrer's fascinating new book: Imagine: How Creativity Works. It's well-written and full of behind-the-scenes examples how the creative process has been observed in situations from all walks of life – the arts, business, education…etc.
Though it's clear there is not just one way to tap into the creative portion of one's own mind, Lehrer's book does provide convincing anecdotal evidence that, for example, a diligent approach to problem-solving is not often the best one. Instead, putting aside a problem may allow our minds to arrive at a creative solution that would otherwise not be considered … food for thought…